Minister for Climate Action has written to the UK
Government to reiterate calls for a social tariff for energy
pricing – a mechanism for providing more affordable energy
tariffs to those in most need – and for the reform of standing
charges for home energy.
Dr Allan is chairing a roundtable with energy suppliers and
consumer groups on Thursday 12 September to discuss action that
the Scottish Government and its partners can take together to
support consumers struggling with their energy bills.
Dr Allan said:
“The Scottish Government has repeatedly called for a social
tariff for those who need it the most, including those in extreme
fuel poverty. There continues to be widespread support across the
energy and consumer sectors for the introduction of such a
mechanism, and I am looking forward to discussing next steps at
the roundtable.
“Standing charges must also be reformed to ensure a fairer and
more equitable system, particularly for rural and island
communities which are currently faced with higher than average
standing charges.
“The Scottish Government is committed to working with the UK
Government, energy suppliers, Ofgem, and the third sector to
develop detailed and deliverable proposals for a social tariff.
However, all of the above must be underpinned by meaningful
market reform.”
Letter to UK Government Minister
for Energy Consumers
